Travel to and from Canada

Most passengers travelling to or through Canada need a visa or an eTA. Find out which rules apply to you to make sure your journey goes as smooth as possible.

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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Residents of countries under the Visa Waiver Program may travel to Canada without having to request a visa. However, they will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Without an eTA, these passengers will not be allowed to check-in/board their flight to Canada.

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Visa

Residents of countries that are not under the Visa Waiver Program may travel to Canada after getting a visa. Without a visa, these passengers will not be allowed to check-in/board their flight to Canada.

Please check Canada’s entry requirements  before flying to Canada.
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